THE NEW ROYALS

Cinemavixion Review

Alan Scales' 2001 documentary, "The New Royals," offers a fascinating look at the evolving landscape of fame at the turn of the millennium. The film probes the intriguing parallels between the traditional royal family and the burgeoning aristocracy of celebrity culture, featuring pop icons like the Spice Girls and sports stars. It delves into how the public's insatiable appetite for celebrity gossip has shifted the spotlight, sometimes relegating genuine royalty to the background in favor of fleeting celebrity figures. "The New Royals" posits a "new" royal lifestyle, one that is perhaps more grounded in everyday reality than that of newer, less established celebrities. While the film received a 4.7 rating on IMDb, it serves as a compelling sociological observation on the nature of public fascination and the changing definition of "royalty" in the modern age.